ENGL week 4 Essay

ENGL147N-60265 Assignments Week 4 Assignment: Con-Positi…!

Total Points: 125.0

Week 4 Assignment: Con-Posi- tion Paper

Due Monday by 1:59am Points 125 Submitting a file upload

Position Paper Grading Rubric - 125 pts (2)

Criteria Ratings Pts

5.0 pts

30.0 pts

30.0 pts

25.0 pts

10.0 pts

10.0 pts

5.0 pts

10.0 pts

Submit Assignment

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: pp. 69-81 Lesson Week 3 Assignment Link (Word doc): Con-Paper Template Minimum of 3 academic articles (from the Week 3 Assignment)

Apply the following writing resources to your posts:

Link (multimedia presentation): Citing References in Text

Link (website): APA Citation and Writing

Instructions For this assignment, complete the following:

Review the Toulmin-model outline (Week 2 Lesson) and your completed Week 3 Assignment (Con-Position Proposal). Assess any feedback provided by the professor and/or your peers. Compose a position paper representing the con side of your new topic. (See the Con-Paper Template). The paper should include approximately 6 developed paragraphs:

Introduction (with thesis statement) Context paragraph 3 body paragraphs (focusing on 3 cons) Conclusion

Apply a formal tone appropriate for academic audiences, maintaining an objective 3 person point of view - no 1 person (I, me, my, we, our, us, mine) or 2 person (you, your). Avoid contractions, clichés, and slang terminology. Use the provided template to assist in formatting the title page and document. Incorporate at least 3 scholarly sources into the paper. Cite all sources in APA format, both parenthetically and on a reference page. Before submission, proofread and edit carefully for spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Not every error will be flagged automatically in word-processing programs, and some that are flagged as errors are actually correct.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

Length: 2-3 pages (not including the title or reference pages) 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page References page (minimum of 3 academic articles)

Grading This activity will be graded using the Con-Position Paper Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 3, 6

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

rd st

nd

Length 5.0 pts Meets length requirement

0.0 pts Does not meet length requirement

Point Analysis

30.0 pts The central idea is developed and expanded with depth of critical thought.

25.5 pts The central idea is discernible and developed.

22.5 pts The central idea needs more development with points tying back to the thesis.

18.0 pts The central idea is not developed, and the analysis lacks critical thought.

0.0 pts No effort

Support 30.0 pts The writing supports claims with several detailed and persuasive examples.

25.5 pts The writing supports claims with examples, but additional analysis or examples could strengthen the argument.

22.5 pts The writing supports claims with examples, but the examples are not well-developed or examined. Additional examples and analysis are needed to make the argument more persuasive.

18.0 pts The central idea is not well- supported by claims and/or examples.

0.0 pts No effort

Organization 25.0 pts Paper is clear and cohesive. Introduction and conclusion support the overall flow of the paper.

21.25 pts Paper is basically clear and well- organized with a minimum of non-related material present.

18.75 pts Paper has some issues with clarity, flow, and cohesion. Paper lacks organization.

15.0 pts Paper lacks organization and has difficulty staying on track. Central themes are difficult to identify.

0.0 pts No effort

Writing: Mechanics & Usage

10.0 pts The writing is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.

8.5 pts The writing contains a few major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.

7.5 pts The writing contains some major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.

6.0 pts The writing contains several major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.

0.0 pts No effort

Clarity & Flow

10.0 pts The writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.

8.5 pts The writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas.

7.5 pts The writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas.

6.0 pts The writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.

0.0 pts No effort

Voice 5.0 pts The writing maintains third-person point of view/objective voice throughout the entire text.

4.25 pts The writing maintains third-person point of view/objective voice throughout much of the text.

3.75 pts The writing has some deviation from third- person point of view/objective voice that needs to be revised so as not to sound biased or patronizing.

3.0 pts The writing deviates significantly from third- person point of view/objective voice that needs to be revised so as not to sound biased or patronizing.

0.0 pts No effort

APA Format 10.0 pts All sources are properly integrated and cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of integrating resources and APA format.

8.5 pts Most sources are integrated and cited in the text and references page. Some minor errors may exist in integration and/or citation, but it does not interfere with understanding the source of the information.

7.5 pts Most sources are integrated and cited in the text and references page. Some errors may exist in integration and/or citation that need to be addressed to clarify the source of information.

6.0 pts Sources are not properly integrated/cited in the text/references page. Formatting contains several errors that suggest a lack of understanding of the integration of resources and APA format.

0.0 pts No effort

"Previous Next#

July 2019

Home

Syllabus

Announcements

Resources

Modules

Files

Grades

People

VoiceThread

Bookstore

Library Guides

Media Gallery

My Media

New Webex

Academic Sup- port

Surveys

Account

Dashboard

Courses

Groups

Calendar

Inbox

Help

�

7/31/19, 2)35 AM Page 1 of 1